Recreational Marijuana

Study Suggests Marijuana Use is Tied to Academic Problems

Study Suggests Marijuana Use is Tied to Academic Problems

Last week, the University of Maryland School of Public Health released a report that shows a connection between marijuana use and an increase in academic problems among college-aged students. ...
Marijuana Decriminalized in Vermont

Marijuana Decriminalized in Vermont

On Thursday, Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin signed a measure into law that decriminalizes possession of up to an ounce of marijuana or up to five grams of hash for...
New Data Shows Strong Race Bias in Marijuana Arrests

New Data Shows Strong Race Bias in Marijuana Arrests

New federal data shows that black Americans were almost four times as likely as whites to be arrested for marijuana possession in 201o, despite the fact that the two...
UFC Raises Limit for Marijuana Testing

UFC Raises Limit for Marijuana Testing

The UFC is following the World Anti-Doping Association’s lead, raising the THC testing threshold for fighters from 50 ng/mL to 150 ng/ML, a move that WADA made at the...
Pigs Fed Marijuana in Washington

Pigs Fed Marijuana in Washington

With Washington’s legal marijuana program will come a significant amount of waste– excess stems, roots, and leaves of marijuana plants that will need to be disposed of.  In an...
Georgia Considers Marijuana Decriminalization

Georgia Considers Marijuana Decriminalization

The former Soviet republic of Georgia is being ruled by a new coalition, led by Prime Minister Bidzina Ivanishbili, which is considering changes to lessen the penalties associated with...
Organization of the American States Suggests Marijuana Policy Change

Organization of the American States Suggests Marijuana Policy Change

The Organization of the American States, a group that promotes social and economic development in the Western hemisphere through cooperation of the Americas, released a report on Friday suggesting...
World Anti-Doping Agency Changes Marijuana Testing Policy

World Anti-Doping Agency Changes Marijuana Testing Policy

According to Play True magazine, during a May 11 meeting, the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) Executive Committee voted to increase the threshold for marijuana testing for athletes.  The previous...
House Representative Calls Attorney General Eric Holder Out on Marijuana Prohibition

House Representative Calls Attorney General Eric Holder Out on Marijuana Prohibition

At Wednesday evening’s House oversight hearing with Attorney General Eric Holder, most House members were focused on recent allegations of invasive search by the IRS.  However, Representative Steve Cohen...
UFC Fighter Pat Healy Tests Positive for Marijuana

UFC Fighter Pat Healy Tests Positive for Marijuana

UFC fighter Pat Healy beat Jim Miller at UFC 159, but now his win will be erased from his record and he will be required to return most of...